This stunning elevated island home offers the very best of coastal living, featuring a private heated pool with a dramatic two-story screened enclosure and breathtaking water views paired with unforgettable sunsets—all just minutes from the beach. Inside, a bright open-concept layout creates a spacious and inviting atmosphere. The main living area flows seamlessly onto an expansive screened lanai, effortlessly blending indoor and outdoor living while maximizing both space and comfort. Nearly every room showcases picturesque waterfront views and the surrounding natural beauty. Deeded beach access is just a short 5-minute walk at the end of the street, making it easy to enjoy Sanibel’s renowned shoreline. The property also features multiple screened decks, frequent wildlife sightings, and the rare opportunity to take in spectacular sunsets over one preserve and equally stunning sunrises over another. Extensively updated and meticulously maintained, the home includes a newer roof along with recent upgrades such as HVAC, water heater, garage doors, pool cage, luxury vinyl plank flooring, impact windows, interior doors, and composite exterior stair treads. Ideally located, you’re just moments from local favorites like Rosalita’s Cantina and the soon-to-open Bailey’s Market, as well as the Sanibel Recreation Center, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and miles of scenic bike paths. Impeccably cared for and move-in ready, this exceptional property captures everything that makes island living on Sanibel so special.
For sale
$799,000
589 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
2beds
1,136sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.39 Acres Lot
$755,700 Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private heated poolExpansive screened lanaiGarage doorsComposite exterior stair treadsBright open-concept layoutBreathtaking water viewsStunning sunrises over another
- 20 days |
- 916 |
- 49 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Phaidra A McDermott 239-898-3778,
Kingfisher Real Estate Inc.,
Kelsey Smith 239-472-4411,
Kingfisher Real Estate Inc.
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260429
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Shutters Manual, Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,628
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Part Gulf View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Part Gulf View
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 284622T3006000120
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, T1-11
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sanibel River Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $703/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $695,004
- Annual tax amount: $7,476
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Estimated market value
$755,700
$718,000 - $793,000
$5,446/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+1.1%$703/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Sold | $790,000-1.1%$695/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$703/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Price change | $799,000-3%$703/sqft |
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| 2/23/2025 | Price change | $824,000-5.3%$725/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Price change | $869,990-0.6%$766/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Price change | $875,000-5.3%$770/sqft |
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| 12/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $924,000+112.4%$813/sqft |
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| 1/16/2015 | Sold | $435,000-12.8%$383/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $499,000$439/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of the Islands #214021188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2012 | Listing removed | $1,750$2/sqft |
Source: American Brokers Realty Group Inc #201215124 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,750$2/sqft |
Source: American Brokers Realty Group Inc #201215124 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,476 +3.3% | $531,772 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $7,235 +3.4% | $514,466 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,999 +7.1% | $499,482 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,535 -0.5% | $484,934 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,570 +0.6% | $470,810 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $6,533 -9.7% | $464,310 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $7,231 | $475,610 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $7,231 -3% | $481,266 -2.3% |
| 2017 | $7,455 -1.2% | $492,570 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $7,545 +10.5% | $422,214 -1.7% |
| 2015 | $6,826 -3.7% | $429,588 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $7,087 -1.1% | $416,307 +18.2% |
| 2013 | $7,164 +18.7% | $352,299 +8.5% |
| 2012 | $6,036 +2.9% | $324,783 +5.1% |
| 2011 | $5,866 -1.8% | $309,161 +0.7% |
| 2010 | $5,971 +2.4% | $306,980 -6% |
| 2009 | $5,831 +73.6% | $326,690 -14% |
| 2007 | $3,359 -2.2% | $379,830 +20.1% |
| 2006 | $3,436 +5.3% | $316,130 +21.1% |
| 2004 | $3,262 +1.4% | $261,010 +1.7% |
| 2003 | $3,216 +0.6% | $256,580 +14.6% |
| 2002 | $3,196 | $223,980 +33% |
| 2000 | -- | $168,460 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.7 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.6 mi
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- Florida
- Lee County
- Sanibel
- 33957
- 589 Rabbit Rd






